Kumasi: Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has praised Breast Care International (BCI) for its leadership in breast cancer awareness creation campaigns and support for victims. He highlighted BCI's dedication over the past 23 years in spearheading campaigns and outreach programs, particularly in rural and underserved communities, and offering vital support to victims.
According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Agyare made these remarks at the launch of the 2025 BCI Ghana Walk for Cure in Kumasi. He emphasized that BCI has made significant strides in demystifying breast cancer and providing essential interventions to assist patients in navigating treatment and management. He urged that the fight against breast cancer should not be viewed as an individual struggle but as a collective societal effort.
Professor Agyare also stressed the importance of family support for breast cancer patients to aid them through the treatment process, enhancing their chances of survival. The BCI Ghana Walk for the Cure, recognized as the largest breast cancer awareness event in Ghana, has for the past 13 years attracted hundreds of participants across major cities and towns, aiming to raise awareness about the disease, which continues to claim numerous lives.
The upcoming campaign, scheduled for October 4, 2025, in Kumasi, is anticipated to draw 300,000 participants under the theme 'A Cure Worth Fighting For.' Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of BCI, stated that this year's event signifies a pivotal rebranding for BCI after 23 years of unwavering commitment to women's health both in Ghana and globally.
Dr. Mrs. Wiafe expressed that the new brand identity embodies BCI's ongoing growth, ambitious vision, and renewed dedication to combatting breast cancer. She remarked, "This is more than an event. It's a movement. It's a family, it's survivorship, it's hope in motion." Over the years, BCI's initiatives have provided life-saving services to thousands through free screenings, educational programs, and early detection efforts.
The annual walk has become a national rallying point, uniting survivors, opinion and traditional leaders, government officials, health professionals, families, students, and communities in a unified mission to detect breast cancer.
